African Brown Skate
Raja parva
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 27 m
- Max size: 37.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A brown skate of African coastal waters, caught inshore in gill nets and recorded down to about twenty seven metres. It reaches roughly thirty seven centimetres and is listed as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Raja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006797.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Brown Skate live?
- The African Brown Skate (Raja parva) is typically found at to 27 m.
- Is the African Brown Skate dangerous to divers?
- The African Brown Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Brown Skate get?
- The African Brown Skate grows to about 37.1 cm.